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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB DraftKings Optimizer.
| P One | Masahiro Tanaka |
| P Two | Rich Hill |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Two | David Dahl |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 108.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,800 | 21.27 | 1.97 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,800 | 21.09 | 1.79 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $10,300 | 18.01 | 1.75 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,600 | 17.63 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Gonzales | TEX | $6,900 | 13.82 | 2.00 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,800 | 21.27 | 1.97 |
| Max Fried | NYM | $8,100 | 15.08 | 1.86 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,600 | 17.63 | 1.84 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,400 | 8.73 | 1.62 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,800 | 8.21 | 1.71 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $5,100 | 7.97 | 1.56 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.67 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,500 | 6.79 | 2.72 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,400 | 5.90 | 2.46 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,200 | 5.26 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,700 | 9.32 | 1.63 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $5,200 | 9.30 | 1.79 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,800 | 9.29 | 1.60 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,500 | 8.93 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,900 | 7.71 | 2.66 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 8.71 | 2.03 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.56 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,100 | 8.67 | 1.70 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.56 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,200 | 7.36 | 2.30 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 11.47 | 2.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,000 | 9.66 | 1.93 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.40 | 2.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 9.26 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,200 | 7.51 | 2.35 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,900 | 6.25 | 2.16 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 6.05 | 2.09 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,500 | 11.47 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,900 | 11.13 | 1.89 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $5,700 | 9.81 | 1.72 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 9.75 | 2.03 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,800 | 9.22 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,100 | 6.76 | 2.18 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 8.01 | 2.16 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,900 | 6.23 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 10.95 | 1.89 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.60 | 1.83 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 10.37 | 1.85 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $5,700 | 9.91 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $3,600 | 8.07 | 2.24 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $3,400 | 7.60 | 2.23 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.